ZIP code 30182, covering Waco, GA, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waco is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2008.
Waco has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $22.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
Waco has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Waco has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 1989.
Waco has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waco was Flood on Sep 21, 2009, which caused $16.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 26, 2008), causing $8M in damages. Flood on Sep 21, 2009 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30182 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waco, GA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Waco (ZIP 30182) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
Waco has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $16.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30182 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 21, 2009. This event caused $16.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.4M in property damage in the Waco, GA area (ZIP 30182). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →